Communications Specialist II

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Department:

University Marketing & Communications

Job Summary:

This position participates in the implementation of a full-service communications program and contributes to a team that produces and disseminates communications to internal and external audiences of the University of Mississippi. A part of University Marketing & Communications' News & Media Relations team, the person in this role creates editorial content that aligns with the university's mission, vision, and values.

Job Description:

• Evaluates, researches, and documents content sources according to established policies and procedures.
• Receives and responds to moderately complex inquiries and individuals and groups according to established policies and procedures.
• Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects.
• Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identifying editorial resources.
• Authors and edits a range of documents for use by internal and external audiences.
• Consults with internal and external stakeholders on editorial matters to ensure accuracy.
• Assists in creating and implementing communication campaigns that align with work unit or program strategies.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Journalism, Communications, English or a related field.

Preferred: Three (3) years of experience related to the described duties.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works in collaboration with others to establish the needs, schedule, and deadlines for communication projects.
  
• Assists in the timely, accurate, and effective production and dissemination of content to internal and external audiences.
  
• Develops original news and feature stories to generate support for the University and/or departmental interests.
  
• Develops text for a wide range of publications, advertising copy, news releases, brochures, capital campaign communications, and/or other presentations.
  
• Produces specialized editorial content for major university initiatives, special projects, publications, and websites. Coordinates additional editorial content (photo, video, graphics, etc.) to support written stories.
  
• Applies strategic communications approaches to achieve respective individual and departmental goals.
  
• Works to identify new, innovative storytelling platforms that can help share the University's story to broader audiences.
  
• Builds partnerships with other schools, colleges and departments across campus to effectively tell those stories to internal and external audiences.
  
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
  
• Skill to produce original news and feature stories as well as editorial content for projects, publications, presentations and websites.
  
• Experience building partnerships and collaborations with a variety of stakeholders that leads to engaging content.
  
• Ability to apply strategic communications approaches.
  
• Ability to identify and implement new, innovative storytelling platforms to reach broader audiences.
  
• Knowledge to coordinate additional editorial content such as photo, video, graphics, etc.
  

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | 3 Years | Required

Compensation:

$46,904.00 - $70,366.40

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement:

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